sOAZ
The Swedish top laner who joined Origen in December 2014 and helped the team reach the World Championship semi-finals.
Martin Larsson, known as sOAZ, was a Swedish top laner who played for Origen in 2015. He joined the team in December 2014, shortly after the organization was founded. sOAZ was part of the Origen roster that qualified for the 2015 EU LCS Summer Split and later reached the semi-finals of the 2015 League of Legends World Championship, where they lost to SK Telecom T1.
- Role
- Top Laner
- Nationality
- Swedish
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
sOAZ joined Origen in December 2014, becoming a key member of the roster that included xPeke, sOAZ himself, Niels (later Zven), and Mithy. The team acquired a Challenger spot in December 2014/January 2015 and played in the 2015 EU Challenger Series Spring starting in January, finishing first in the 2015 EU CS Spring Playoffs on 8 April, earning a spot in the 2015 EU LCS Summer Split. Origen then qualified for the 2015 League of Legends World Championship, where they defeated Flash Wolves 3–1 in the quarterfinals before falling to SK Telecom T1 in the semi-finals.
In Their Own Story
In January 2015, sOAZ joined Origen, a newly formed organization founded by Enrique 'xPeke' Cedeño Martínez. The team's first four players had been announced in December 2014, and sOAZ's addition completed the starting lineup. By February, Origen had qualified for the challenger series, and in April they won the 2015 EU CS Spring Playoffs to secure a spot in the 2015 EU LCS Summer Split. The team's success continued as they qualified for the 2015 League of Legends World Championship, where they defeated Flash Wolves 3–1 in the first round before losing to SK Telecom T1 in the semi-finals.
Reader's Guide
Martin Larsson, known as sOAZ, joined Origen in January 2015 as the team's top laner. He was part of the roster that included xPeke, Amazing, Zvanillan (Niels), and Mithy. The team qualified for the challenger series on 4 February 2015 and finished first in the 2015 EU CS Spring Playoffs on 8 April, earning promotion to the 2015 EU LCS Summer Split. Origen then qualified for the 2015 League of Legends World Championship, where they defeated Flash Wolves 3–1 in the first round of bracket before losing to SK Telecom T1 in the semi-finals. sOAZ remained with Origen through the 2016 and 2017 seasons, including the team's 5th place finish in the 2016 Spring Split and their 9th place finish in the 2016 Summer Split.
Did You Know?
- sOAZ joined Origen in December 2014, shortly after the organization was founded on 7 December 2014.
- He was part of the Origen roster that defeated Flash Wolves 3–1 in the quarterfinals of the 2015 League of Legends World Championship.
- Origen reached the semi-finals of the 2015 World Championship before losing to SK Telecom T1.
- sOAZ was on the Origen team that finished 2nd in the 2016 Spring EU LCS finals after losing to G2 Esports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is sOAZ?
Martin Larsson, widely recognized by his alias sOAZ, is a Swedish professional player celebrated for his top lane mechanics in League of Legends.
What role did he play on the team?
He served as a Top Laner, tasked with managing the upper side of the map and engaging in solo combat scenarios against opponents.
When was sOAZ recruited by Origen?
He joined the roster in January 2015, arriving just after the organization had been officially founded.
How did his major tournament run conclude?
His squad secured a spot in the EU LCS Summer Split and advanced to the semi-finals of the 2015 World Championship event before losing.
Why is sOAZ considered a legendary figure?
He is honored for helping a new team achieve global success, even though they were defeated by SK Telecom T1 in the tournament finals run.
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